Dad's Health Tip of the Week - Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

Co Q10 is a fat soluble substance that is used by cells to extract energy from food. The ability of our vital organs (the heart, liver, kidneys among others) to function properly depends on receiving
and maintaining a sufficient supply of CoQ10 to provide and sustain energy. Studies have shown that
CoQ10 is beneficial in maintaining a healthy heart by helping to regulate blood pressure, as well as
other benefits such as protecting the heart from surgery induced stress.

It has been found that patients who have taken prescription cholesterol medications have lower levels of this enzyme in their system and it is recommended that they take a supplement to increase these levels. You will find there are two forms of CoQ10 to choose from Ubiquinone and Ubiquinol . Ubiquinone is the most common form and has to be reduced to Ubiquinol by the body to utilize it. Some people are genetically incapable of reducing it and therefore are wasting their money by purchasing the cheaper form Ubiquinone. Unless you have had your DNA tested I recommend taking the reduced form of Ubiquinol.

As far as recommending a dosage I can only say that the average dosage is between 30mg and 150mg.
If you are not on cholesterol medication I would say you are safe taking 100mg a day with meals. If you
are on cholesterol medication I would check with your physician and let him recommend the proper
dose.

I recommend Now Ubiquinol 100mg that can be purchased at www.Physicaladdictions.com